Our Scripture reading today is Romans 8:1-4.
Verse 1, "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."
The word condemnation means to pronounce to be guilty; sentence to punishment. God's Word makes it clear that we are deserving of spiritual death. Romans 6:23a, "For the wages of sin is death;" For those who have yet to turn to Jesus Christ for salvation this will be their eternal sentence. If one dies lost in their sin, they have no hope of avoiding eternal condemnation in Hell.
For those who have turned to Jesus Christ for salvation, they are no longer under this condemnation. The difference is always Jesus Christ. He continues to be the way, the truth, and the life. 2 Corinthians 5:21, "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." John 5:24, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life." This reminder should help us to live in victory every day. Our past has been forgiven and we are one with Christ through His Spirit indwelling us. Praise Him!!